The disability employment sector will benefit from a $14.6 million boost to 33 organisations that will receive grants from the $29.5 million Structural Adjustment Fund. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth […]
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Talking Travel – at Sydney book launch
Two resolute travellers with cerebral palsy, Maria and Lindsay Dalmon, have embarked on 37 years of global adventures from a road trip to Ayers Rock (Uluru) in1987 to a New […]
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Call for stronger rideshare laws
Guide Dogs Queensland is campaigning for stronger enforcement of discrimination laws against rideshare companies following a spate of unpleasant events involving Guide Dog handlers. Victorian Paula Hobley is taking Uber […]
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Woolworths extends Quiet Hour
Woolworths has expanded its low-sensory Quiet Hour to five days a week, designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs. During Quiet Hour, most Woolworths stores […]
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Roadmap to better health for people with autism
It’s well documented that people with autism face challenges in accessing healthcare. Things like the sensory environment of a doctor’s waiting room, difficulty identifying and reporting on symptoms and feelings […]
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Government commits to Accessible Australia
Many outdoor spaces are inaccessible for people with disability and high support needs. But the Federal government hopes to change that with a new initiative called Accessible Australia. This week […]
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New financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers
An upcoming free webinar will explore a series of new financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers. These practical and accessible tools will help self-managers develop their confidence in financial literacy. […]
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AFDO looks for lived experience
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is on the hunt for Lived Experience Team Members to work on its Disability Quality and Safeguarding Project. The organisation recognises how important it […]
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Feedback needed from autism community
Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has released its national survey – its first in 10 years. The peak body is seeking feedback from parents and carers of children and young adults on the autism spectrum on […]
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Australian Para Dancers on the international stage
Australia’s best will take their place on the international stage next month, with a team of Para Dancers competing in the Hong Kong Para Dance International Sport Competition. This World […]
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Ideas sought for First Nations disability forum
The Department of Social Services is seeking community views on the establishment of a forum of governments and First Nations people with disability to work together on improving services and […]
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New patrons for Variety WA
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Western Australia, has announced two new patrons: Christopher Dawson and his wife Darrilyn Dawson. Dawson is the 34th governor of Western Australia. CEO Chris […]